Google Chrome updated for Chromebook and Android

GOOGLE'S LATEST UPDATE included a major rollout for Chrome across web browser, Chrome OS and Android editions.

Key addition this time is the ability to create folders to organise web apps in the app launcher. Up to now, app icons have been a ramshackle affair, but now you can arrange them as you see fit for easy access, eliminating the need to frantically try to remember which page things are on.

Users can now use the "OK Google" phrase to trigger voice control on new tab pages, the minimise button returns and a new captive portal detector has been added for ease of signing in to public hotspots.

If you are a Chromebox user, you can justifiably feel slighted, as Google has confirmed that these enhancements will not be added, at least for the moment. There has been no explanation as to why they have been omitted or if it will be getting these features at a later date.

Chrome for Android reaches version 35, bringing it into line with the web browser and Chrome OS releases. New features include an undo button for closed tabs for those trigger-happy moments, and full-screen video with subtitles and HTML5 controls.